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Texas Supreme Court Rules Woman Can Submit Alleged Child Pornography Video to FBI Prior to Discovery in Legal Battle

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Austin, Texas — In a significant legal development, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a woman involved in litigation can deliver a video allegedly depicting child pornography directly to the FBI without first having to disclose it during legal discovery procedures. This decision reverses a lower court ruling which would have compelled her to present the evidence in court before involving federal investigators. The ruling centers on a lawsuit initiated by Magdoline Hatoum, a woman suing a Houston attorney. Hatoum claims she possesses video material critical for her case that also potentially involves child … Read more

Transgender Advocate Breaks Barrier at Supreme Court Amid Rising Legal Challenges for Trans Youth

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Washington, D.C. – In a landmark moment for transgender rights, Chase Strangio, co-director of the ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Project, made history by becoming the first openly transgender person to present a case before the U.S. Supreme Court on December 4, 2024. Representing a family challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, Strangio’s appearance underscores a critical juncture in the ongoing legal battles over transgender rights in America. The legal landscape concerning transgender issues has become increasingly contentious, with Tennessee among the 19 states that enacted laws targeting transgender youth in 2023. These … Read more

Kansas Supreme Court Dismisses Case on Legality of ‘Skill-Based’ Arcade Game Dragon’s Ascent

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TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court recently resolved a long-standing legal dispute surrounding an electronic game known as Dragon’s Ascent, which has been available in various truck stops and convenience stores across the state. The court affirmed a lower court’s decision that dismissed a lawsuit from POM of Kansas, a subsidiary of the game’s manufacturer Pace-O-Matic, based in Duluth, Georgia. The company had sought a judicial declaration verifying that their game did not fall under the state’s gambling laws due to its design as a game of skill rather than chance. The lawsuit, initially … Read more

Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban, Touting Unique ‘Deal-Making Expertise’ to Resolve Security Concerns

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Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump, known for his critical stance against TikTok during his administration, is revisiting the issue as he re-enters the political arena. In his previous term, Trump made headlines by attempting to ban the popular social media app, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, citing national security concerns. His efforts were halted by judicial intervention, but the sentiment persisted into the Biden administration, which also considered a ban slated to take effect in 2025. Amidst ongoing litigation concerning the app’s future in the United States, Trump’s legal team … Read more